April 28, 2021

CAIR-CA is proud to announce its legislative agenda for Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAClegislative agenda. 

MDAC is a critical opportunity for our community to voice their concerns to lawmakers and legislators, to manifest immediate social and political changes. We are asking our community to commit to one 20minute meeting with their elected officials during the week of May 24 to May 28.  

The following bills have been prioritized by CAIR-CA because they represent deeply troubling gaps within the system in addressing racism, law enforcement abuse, and competent services for asylum seekers. These issues directly impact the Muslim community, and we are determined to see policy changes that push the State of California towards a more just and equitable State. 

AB 412 (Reyes)California Commission on Human Rights 

This bill would create the California Commission on Human Rights, an advisory commission which will oversee and report on the status of human rights across California. Where issues or concerns of human rights violations are occurring, the Commission would provide recommendations and solutions to the Legislature and necessary departments to mitigate those human rights abuses. 

AB 48 (Gonzalez): Kinetic Energy Projectiles 

This bill would prohibit the use of kinetic energy projectiles or chemical agents, such as tear gas and rubber bullets, by any law enforcement agency to disperse at any assembly, protest, or demonstration and solely due to a violation of an imposed curfew, verbal threat, or noncompliance with a law enforcement directive. The bill would also require law enforcement agencies to report whenever they determine to use tear gas and rubber bullets on protestors to ensure it does not violate this law. 

AB 1368 (Calderon): Enhanced Services & Programs for Asylees 

This bill would establish the Enhanced Services & Programs for Asylees (ESPA) program which would provide resettlement services for community members granted political asylum in California. This bill would provide $8 million over the next two years to provide culturally responsive case management services. 

Join us virtually the week of Monday, May 24 to advocate on a more just CaliforniaInvite your friends and family to participate. And, if you are unsure, or feeling overwhelmed and don’t know what to expect from the week, join our upcoming trainings, or contact your local office for details.  

As always, register online at caircapitolday.com. Training and materials are all included with registration! 

Cannot join us? Please consider donating to help ensure we can continue to fund our efforts to empower the American Muslim community and advocate for a more just and equitable State.